During May, please join in praying for the Board, as they steward the mission of Greenhouse along with the Leadership Team. Pray that the mission of developing young servant leaders will be central to all that we do. Pray that the Board will provide accountability and godly overall direction for Greenhouse. Ask the Lord for wisdom for them, as well as prayerfulness and foresight in discerning the long-term plans and strategies for Greenhouse. Pray with gratitude for those who are completing their terms, as well as those who are continuing to serve. Seek the Lord for additional members to serve on the Board starting in June.

It helps to be reminded of the heart of Christ as we contemplate notions of servant leadership. Consider His instructive, corrective and illuminating words to His disciples who were indignant about those who would claim places of honor.

Matthew 20:26-28 (ESV)

“You know that the rulers of the Gentiles lord it over them, and their great ones exercise authority over them. It shall not be so among you. But whoever would be great among you must be your servant, and whoever would be first among you must be your slave, even as the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.”

Contemplate whether you have retained vestiges of “lording it over others” that need to be renounced. From what has Christ ransomed you? Consider how Jesus, the Son of Man, has served you. Ponder His acts of service and loving-kindness not only in history, but in your personal history. Then as you worship the Lord, ask whom He would have you serve during this season of your life.